Technology
'Anomaly' Tractable becomes latest UK insurtech unicorn as it diversifies into property after $60m Series D raise
Motor accident and recovery artificial intelligence specialist Tractable is to diversify into property having become the latest UK-based insurtech to acquire unicorn status with a $60m (£43m) Series D raise jointly led by Insight Partners and Georgian…
Upcoming webinar: Modernising data platforms - are insurers ready?
Post, in association with EXL, will host a live webinar on 30 June to discuss industry perspectives on how insurers can modernise their data platforms to address the ever expanding structured data requirements across insurance companies.
Q&A: Bobby Gracey and Simon Cook, Charles Taylor
Charles Taylor global head of fraud Bobby Gracey and head of specialist investigation services Simon Cook spoke to Post about the new division, the effect of Covid-19 on fraud, and discouraging fraudulent behaviour.
Insurance and banking can learn 'from each other' on customer journeys: Axa's Tara Foley
Major industry challenges are not “unique” to insurance, Axa retail CEO and former Bank of Scotland managing director Tara Foley told a Post conference.
Abacai adds six to leadership team
UK motor insurtech Abacai Group has recruited six new leaders bringing experience from Sabre, Covéa, Direct Line, Aviva and Vitality to the team under former Aviva boss Mark Wilson.
Blog: Digital claims - The final frontier
The front end of personal lines is like a gold rush town where the gold has already gone. But Paul Stanley, the CEO of 360 Global Net, argues the next frontier for pioneers is claims - and it may be the last.
EY: motor market to return to loss in 2021; Canopius unveils algorithmic MGA; Kitsune sold to XS Direct
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Upcoming webinar: Managing indemnity spend on escape of water claims
Post, in association with Claims Consortium Group and Synergy, will host a live webinar on 29 June to discuss how insurers can manage rising escape of water claims costs and how implementing innovative technology can deliver a better service for both…
By Miles strikes £5m agreement with Silicon Valley Bank
Exclusive: Pay-per-mile motor insurtech By Miles has agreed a £5m loan facility with Silicon Valley Bank.
BGL’s Peter Thompson on why the insurance industry must batten down its hatches
Peter Thompson, CEO of insurance, distribution and outsourcing at BGL Group, addresses the crucial importance of operational resilience in a fast changing landscape for the industry.
Insurance Hound: Most read by insurers in April and May 2021
Which topics have insurers been reading most about?
Howden unveils ESG insurer; DLG launches tech platform; Zego introduces pregnancy loss leave; Hiscox in legacy tie up; Brit debuts consortium
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Blog: The limitations of ALKS
William Balfry, Forum of Insurance Lawyers motor sector focus team member, and senior associate at DWF, grapples with the reality of automated lane keeping systems technology.
Upcoming webinar: The future of insurance fraud
Post in association with Shift Technology will host a live webinar on 23 June where an expert panel will discuss how the insurance industry is adapting to changes in fraud and what we can learn from the past to inform the future.
Editor's comment: Growing up
I have two pre-teens in the house who can’t wait to be teenagers. I’m reminded almost daily of the birthdays coming up and how different life will be when 13 comes around.
Podcast: How are aggregators going to evolve?
Insurance Post recently conducted a survey to get an overview on motor pricing trends and the impact the current economic climate has had on consumer behaviour.
Wefox could have raised $1bn say co-founders
Insurtech Wefox could have raised over $1bn (£706m) but chose to close its series C funding round at $650m, its co-founders told Post.
Bought By Many to launch in all 50 US states after $350m raise
Bought By Many has raised $350m (£247m) and secured a valuation of over $2bn, with CEO Steven Mendel telling Post that the pet insurtech aims to launch in all 50 US states by “this time next year”.
Podcast: What impact will the FCA review of pricing practices have on insurers?
Insurance Post recently conducted a survey to get an overview on motor pricing trends and the impact the current economic climate has had on consumer behaviour.
Insurtech Focus: Incumbents and insurtechs
Over recent years the talk around insurtechs has moved from disruption to co-operation. With this in mind, Post canvassed a host of major insurers to discover which start-ups they work and/or invest in; and what they look for when it comes to digital…
Zurich looks to behavioural specialists in fight against phishing
Anti-phishing training at Zurich can be tailored to an individual level by behavioural experts seeking to understand what makes particular people click on certain malicious links and attachments, the group’s global chief information security officer said…
Applied names Tom Needs Europe CEO as Andy Fairchild exits
Andy Fairchild has left Applied Systems with Tom Needs appointed as CEO for Europe.
Ardonagh acquires adjuster; ERS enters new lines; Geico partners with UK insurtech; and Partners& buys in Devon
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week not covered elsewhere on www.postonline.co.uk
Insurance Post TV: Why is ghost broking on the rise? Plus gig economy insurance and Chaucer CEO John Fowle
Today Insurance Post reveals the latest episode of its ‘magazine-style’ television show, which aims to get under the skin of some of the best read stories and articles that have appeared in print or online recently.